Part-Time Debate Coach — Shape Tomorrow’s Orators

The Overlake School; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 203,000 - 243,000; Part time

Job summary

The Overlake School in Redmond, WA, is seeking a US Assistant Speech and Debate Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. This part-time role involves leading individual and group instruction, supporting the Head Coach, and coordinating tournament logistics for a dynamic debate program.

Responsibilities include scheduling competitions, travel planning, and working with MS Debate to develop program philosophy. Evening practice, weekend tournaments, and adherence to policies are required.

Qualifications

• Be positive, caring, and supportive of the school’s mission statement

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Coach in scheduling, organizing, and publishing a schedule of competitions
• Work collaboratively with MS Debate to develop universal philosophy for the program
• Support the Head Coach in organizing and implementing debate trips in accordance with school policies and regulations as well as student interest and ability
• Support the Head Coach with administrative duties related to attending tournaments (e.g. entries, school required permission forms, arranging transportation, ensuring adequate parent volunteer judges)
• Communicate effectively with parents to convey philosophy of program to manage logistics (practice and tournament schedule, transportation, bill backs)
• Provide individual and group instruction in preparation for tournament competition between 3:30 and 5:30 pm two to three days a week at The Overlake School or other time that works for the coach/student
• Establish performance requirements, enforce academic requirements, and verify each student’s eligibility to participate in forensic/debate activities
• Maintain the integrity and reputation of The Overlake School by complying with the school’s mission statement and employee handbook
• Work with the coach and team captain(s) to set individual and team goals and ensure goals are being met by the team
• Ensure the safety of students by adhering to both team and general school rules and policies while on Overlake premises and while traveling
• Managing competition sign-up
• Complete one-day preseason coaches training on campus
• Plan and deliver all team practices and competitions in collaboration w/ Student Leaders
• Provide basic medical treatment for non-life-threatening injuries (Training provided by The Overlake School)
• Ability to execute emergency plan for campus facilities
• Meet department coaching standards and season planning expectations
• Driving small bus to transport students to competitions

Job description

The Overlake School in Redmond, WA, is seeking a US Assistant Speech and Debate Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. This part-time role involves leading individual and group instruction, supporting the Head Coach, and coordinating tournament logistics for a dynamic debate program.

Responsibilities include scheduling competitions, travel planning, and working with MS Debate to develop program philosophy. Evening practice, weekend tournaments, and adherence to policies are required.